tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9463211314241695282017-12-11T17:21:33.678-08:00Yo, Feet!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.comBlogger530125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-55704522344201104372015-12-22T12:51:00.002-08:002015-12-22T12:52:22.561-08:00My New Blog<h2><b><a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/">My New Blog</a></b></h2>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-26487618510966424932015-10-09T00:18:00.001-07:002015-10-09T00:18:32.498-07:00Nadal Taking Drugs. Lol.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxOKXEnfshHCnfAm0UGwn28hh_CdJWYFKkv2HU2Xi77NNdPwfq5IPDg8zEcYNrcc-jN424OqUSNPfC4lcd0YA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-72712366470772804592015-07-21T17:39:00.002-07:002015-07-21T17:39:52.756-07:00Yep, more tennis.<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/21/the-two-versions-of-roger-federer/">Roger x 2.</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-44482415192685746862015-07-14T16:48:00.001-07:002015-07-14T16:48:14.098-07:00More tennis<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic.</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-15104255062278969072015-07-13T09:29:00.003-07:002015-07-13T09:30:10.369-07:00 New week, new post<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/wimbledon-mens-final-and-serena-follow-up/">Wimbledon wrap.</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-30127666372122081992015-07-09T14:06:00.002-07:002015-07-09T14:06:41.050-07:00Serena Williams <a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/trouble-in-womens-tennis/">Serena Williams is for real?</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-77954623410690402222015-07-06T19:36:00.003-07:002015-07-06T19:36:27.937-07:00A new post<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/06/wimbledon-at-the-quarters-and-mountain-running/">Wimbly and Mountain Running</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-20711912503581420712015-07-02T16:55:00.003-07:002015-07-02T16:55:57.853-07:00<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/the-100-a-personal-poem-ii/">The hits keep coming. . .&nbsp;</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-70612847354852833112015-07-02T00:44:00.003-07:002015-07-02T00:44:23.734-07:00<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/01/the-100-a-personal-poem/">Aftermath of WS100.</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-55460214059722954182015-06-25T00:06:00.003-07:002015-06-25T00:06:44.922-07:00<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/24/western-states-100/">Western States 100.</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-47508757112875910512015-06-23T23:42:00.002-07:002015-06-23T23:42:44.186-07:00<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/23/european-tennis-and-a-little-american-mountain-running/">New post.</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-43516883903667938602015-06-19T12:52:00.002-07:002015-06-19T12:52:44.480-07:00<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/19/warriors-want-to-come-out-and-play-and-tennis-yup/">I'm on a roll!</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-33582116120499393392015-06-19T09:44:00.004-07:002015-06-19T09:44:25.941-07:00<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/the-bron-bron-phenomenon/">Another post!</a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-11383432164836909072015-06-12T13:54:00.002-07:002015-06-12T13:54:58.744-07:00<a href="https://mcshowblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/athletic-stratification-at-the-french-open/">New post</a>, yo!<br /><br /><br /><br />Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-44132618131429905482014-01-16T20:32:00.000-08:002014-01-16T20:32:09.018-08:00Yohttp://pantilat.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/ventana-double-cone/<br /><br />Note related posts on this one. &nbsp;Get your shit together!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-25093883594253380172013-11-12T19:55:00.002-08:002013-11-12T19:55:10.801-08:00Yohttp://running.competitor.com/2013/11/training/specific-training-for-5k-and-10k_88862/4Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-69444935631060561152013-02-25T09:07:00.002-08:002013-02-25T09:07:58.592-08:00MondayDid 40 last week but included a 12 and 14 on 3 days. &nbsp;Was a fluke. &nbsp;The 7 I did Sunday was a confirmation that I should survive that potential disaster.<br /><br />Therefore, the run and the eating are banging! Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-89024390813315837382013-02-23T10:02:00.000-08:002013-02-23T10:02:38.302-08:00FridayNothing on Thursday though I walk ~2 miles around work each time I'm on campus. <br /><br />But today I did 14 miles with about 1000ft of vert. &nbsp;What's big here is that I backed up the 12 miles on Wednesday and this run was a mixture of road and trail, not the more strictly flat I've been doing to take care of the Achilles. <br /><br />I was pretty sore toward the end of this run and have some soreness. &nbsp;God I hope I didn't take a step back.<br /><br />The 50k is about 7 weeks out. &nbsp;Doing 12 and 14 like this are huge for my mental health alone. &nbsp;I will scale back, run consistently and just get stronger. &nbsp;If I can go 18 to 20 in the next 2-3 weeks, we good.<br /><br />Yeah!<br /><br />Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-76497599130754567292013-02-20T14:09:00.002-08:002013-02-20T14:09:44.268-08:00BreakthroughUnless my feet fall off while I sleep, this counts as a good day on the prep for spring: 12 miles.&nbsp; Compression socks on, beers on the menu, and about 6 miles tomorrow.&nbsp; Want to do at least one more of these this week.&nbsp;<br /><br />Cheers!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-32588015923288362802013-02-19T08:49:00.001-08:002013-02-19T08:49:19.019-08:00Tuesday 2/19Logging the exercise on Attack, but things are plugging along nicely.&nbsp; The achilles feels great.&nbsp; The food is solid as well though I still need more veggies throughout the day.&nbsp;<br /><br />Looking to put a couple of 10 to 12 (even one 15) milers together somehow this week.&nbsp; Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-42126726643059801992013-02-13T23:13:00.002-08:002013-02-13T23:13:27.417-08:00WednesdayKeeping track now on my Attackpoint log. &nbsp;Running everyday, though just easy and short. &nbsp;Right now, I know I'm doing the right thing. &nbsp;Getting more and more comfortable and getting out regularly, might try to throw a little streak together, is helping a ton. &nbsp;Running little "bumps" in the road is getting me psyched to get back to running hills (what got me in trouble in the first place). &nbsp;Can't wait to this party started.<div><br /></div><div>Got the position I want on the Ragnar relay I'm doing 2 weeks after Oriflamme. &nbsp;If I finish April strong, I am going to be suckin grogs and crushing trail!</div><div><br /></div><div>For now, I'm looking forward to my ez, short run tomorrow :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Food is going great. &nbsp;Yeah I should be nibbling carrots through out the day, salads for lunch, etc. &nbsp;I haven't even been eating much of the green scrambles I love.</div><div><br /></div><div>But, there's just no gluten. &nbsp;I am really opposed to bread, pretzels, noodles, etc. &nbsp;And I used to love this stuff. &nbsp;In general, a few eggs, corn tortillas with nut butter, sushi and a lot of chicken arugula salads have been the menu.</div><div><br /></div><div>- 4 miles at Mission Bay</div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-6077148390702024252013-02-11T17:44:00.001-08:002013-02-11T17:44:53.822-08:00MondayWith guests over Sunday, ate lasagna and had a piece of garlic bread and a piece of pie.&nbsp; Not to that point where I tell extended family members I'll pass on <i>that </i>food.&nbsp; No biggie, but I did feel like shit afterwards.&nbsp; To my point, why salads and beer are the healthiest meal.&nbsp;<br /><br />Took Sunday off because we had a lot going on - traded in my car for another car, guests over, chores to make more presentable (I like yard work actually because you get a little work out and the place looks better afterwards - results!).&nbsp;<br /><br />But the real reason I took Sunday off is so I could be stronger today, which I was though pretty sore.&nbsp; The key was backing up Friday's 10 miles on Saturday.&nbsp; A 5 mile trail run did the trick. I felt good.&nbsp; So I hit pause on Sunday.<br /><br />- 6 miles at Mission Trails, with some definite rolling terrain.&nbsp; Was really sore starting out.&nbsp; Probably because I didn't warm-up, I just started running and wanted to run, so I just took off.&nbsp; The pain subsided.&nbsp; I felt good thereafter but I can still feel the run now.&nbsp; Haven't checked the stats but probably climbed ~400 ft.&nbsp; Very gradual.&nbsp; Need to do 6-7 most days with a nice 10-12 mixed-in for the next couple of weeks.&nbsp; The 10 Friday was a huge breakthrough.&nbsp; Can't wait for the next one. Today seemed a bit of set-back, but I'll judge that tomorrow.<br /><br />Peace out.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-37250496858486495872013-02-09T21:08:00.001-08:002013-02-09T21:08:38.005-08:00SaturdayI backed-up yesterday's 10 miles with a mellow 5 miles today. &nbsp;The pace was perfect and I had no choice. &nbsp;Coulda (shoulda?) rested for a solid Sunday, but this told me a bunch. &nbsp;I felt the achilles last night. &nbsp;No doubt. &nbsp;I put on my compression socks after greasing up with some arnica, just took it ez and slept a bunch. &nbsp;Woke up and did errands, chores, no worries, no "need" to run and lo and behold I had a window late in the day. &nbsp;5 mellow miles. &nbsp;And the achilles was solid. &nbsp;Sure a little sensation. <br /><br />- 4 miles Mission Trails<br /><br />Had the greatest salad ever for dinner (my usual: arugula and a bunch of other goodies with the famous dressing). <br /><br />Breakfast was a break burrito, lunch was an Udi pb&amp;j.<br /><br />Let's go!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-43904902684043486032013-02-08T18:19:00.000-08:002013-02-08T18:20:16.075-08:00FridaySo so week of running, but today was about as fine as this glass of world class IPA I've got beside me; I'm beside myself.<br /><br />- 4 miles Monday at Mission Trails<br /><br />Tuesday off. &nbsp;Felt a little discomfort in the achilles and like a wimp, I took day off. &nbsp;Might've been smart? &nbsp;who knows.<br /><br />- 4 miles Wednesday treadmill. &nbsp;Whatever. &nbsp;Got it in. &nbsp;Pace was okay. &nbsp;I got to watch myself run in the mirror. &nbsp;Our membership at the Y ends in 2 days. &nbsp;Unless I start doing pool laps again, no worries.<br /><br />Thursday off. &nbsp;Same thing. &nbsp;Just kinda hmmmmm. &nbsp;Scared to death of a big set-back.<br /><br />- 10 miles Friday (today): &nbsp;Loved this. &nbsp;Did 8 and then after a few errands and having to wait for someone, 2 ez ez miles. &nbsp;I'm back! <br /><br />We'll see. &nbsp;Have to back this up, have a good weekend.<br /><br />The eating is solid. &nbsp;Gotta get the run back!!!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946321131424169528.post-57592388729898446672013-02-04T18:42:00.000-08:002013-02-04T18:42:21.890-08:00MondaySunday did the 6 miles on track and grass, faster pace and felt pretty good. &nbsp;When I got home, I recovered and then hiked to the top of Mt. Helix with wife and two future trail runners (Jack and Cian). &nbsp; This hike was done very carefully. &nbsp;I am a big wuss on the achilles recovery. &nbsp;During the hike it felt a little tender, but I new I wouldn't do anything too damaging. &nbsp;So yesterday, 7 miles and the hike gave me a little extra umph. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>But after today, I am really pumped. &nbsp;The achilles feels strong today. &nbsp;I was going to run after work only if I felt okay. &nbsp;After work, I felt great. &nbsp;Did about 4 miles on a local trail into the dark. &nbsp;Since I'm scared of the dark, I actually surged at the end. &nbsp;The achilles feels great knock on wood. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>So I backed up yesterday's run and feel great even now. &nbsp;I think the hike was key. &nbsp;So, I will start mixing in some steeper hikes to start integrating vert. &nbsp;Run flat, hike bigger hills, mountains. &nbsp;Phase II.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the food end, pretty solid. &nbsp;Except today I had some fish tacos that were battered. &nbsp;And I am bloated. &nbsp;Wasn't a lot of food and I am distended, uncomfortable. &nbsp;At a super bowl party, I ate some pulled pork and hot links, and white chili to go with all the beer I drank so yesterday was a bit of a shit house on the food end (just wonky with all the beer and crap). &nbsp;But felt fine this morning. &nbsp;The fish tacos sucked. &nbsp;Keep it straight.</div><div><br /></div><div>But great news on the run.</div><div><br /></div><div>- 4 miles Mission Trails</div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680473738547005786noreply@blogger.com0